As I write this, we are just coming out of the Thanksgiving holiday. I will not lie. This year, Thanksgiving wasn’t the same. We were missing our Coastie. He is stationed on the opposite side of the country from us.
But despite the empty place at the table, we have so much to be thankful for.
There is a song, Thank You Lord For Your Blessings On Me penned by the Easters.
The chorus goes like this:
“There's a roof up above me
I've a good place to sleep
There's food on my table
And shoes on my feet
You gave me your love, Lord
And a fine family
Thank you, Lord
For your blessings on me!”
If you haven’t heard it, before, check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGzhMDsb3sY.
Philippians 4:11 (KJV) says:
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
Paul reminds us that despite the bad things, the sad things, the storms in life, that we can find something to be thankful for.
Those of you who are facing the holidays without loved ones, for whatever reason, let's focus on the blessings that God has provided.
If you still have family nearby, hug them and tell them you love them.
And those of you who are separated from your loved ones, you’re in my prayers.
To be continued. . .
Award winning author, Laura Hilton, her husband, Steve, and three of their children make their home in Arkansas. She is a pastor’s wife, a stay-at-home mom, and home-schools. Laura is also a breast cancer survivor. Laura also has two adult children. |
| Laura V. Hilton |
But despite the empty place at the table, we have so much to be thankful for.
There is a song, Thank You Lord For Your Blessings On Me penned by the Easters.
The chorus goes like this:
“There's a roof up above me
I've a good place to sleep
There's food on my table
And shoes on my feet
You gave me your love, Lord
And a fine family
Thank you, Lord
For your blessings on me!”
If you haven’t heard it, before, check it out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGzhMDsb3sY.
Philippians 4:11 (KJV) says:
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
Paul reminds us that despite the bad things, the sad things, the storms in life, that we can find something to be thankful for.
Those of you who are facing the holidays without loved ones, for whatever reason, let's focus on the blessings that God has provided.
If you still have family nearby, hug them and tell them you love them.
And those of you who are separated from your loved ones, you’re in my prayers.
To be continued. . .
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| About the Author |
Her publishing credits include three books in the Amish of Seymour series from Whitaker House: Patchwork Dreams, A Harvest of Hearts (winner of the 2012 Clash of the Titles Award in two categories), and Promised to Another. The Amish of Webster County series, Healing Love (finalist for the 2013 Christian Retail Awards). Surrendered Love and Awakened Love followed by her first Christmas novel, A White Christmas in Webster County, as well as a three book Amish series withWhitaker House, The Amish of Jamesport series, The Snow Globe, The Postcard, and The Bird House in September 2015. See below for information on Laura's latest, The Amish Firefighter. Other credits include Swept Away from Abingdon Press. Laura is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and a professional book reviewer.
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Amish Firefighter
by Laura V. Hilton
A Beautiful Young Woman Banished from Home
Abigail Stutzman thought it was bad enough being dropped at the nearest bus station and sent to live several states away with some relatives she'd never heard about, much less met. But now, just a week after her arrival in Jamesport, Missouri, she finds herself at the scene of a barn fire. An intentional barn fire. And all fingers are pointed at her. She's desperate to prove her innocence and protect her reputation, but nobody's making that easy to do. And God certainly doesn't seem willing to help.
A Brave Firefighter with an Agenda of His Own
Sam Miller is in the process of turning over a new leaf. Determined to atone for the follies of his past, he is a volunteer firefighter, an EMT, and a doctor-in-training. When local barn fires escalate, everyone suspects arson. And since the Miller family are among the victims, no one is more determined to see the perpetrators brought to justice than Sam.
A Kindled Flame Neither One Could Have Anticipated
When their paths first cross, at the site of a barn burning, the emotional intensity rivals the warmth of the flames. Soon, they must decide whether this fire is one they should feed or extinguish. And they'll discover that the truth can prove more dangerous than a blazing inferno.
by Laura V. Hilton
A Beautiful Young Woman Banished from Home
Abigail Stutzman thought it was bad enough being dropped at the nearest bus station and sent to live several states away with some relatives she'd never heard about, much less met. But now, just a week after her arrival in Jamesport, Missouri, she finds herself at the scene of a barn fire. An intentional barn fire. And all fingers are pointed at her. She's desperate to prove her innocence and protect her reputation, but nobody's making that easy to do. And God certainly doesn't seem willing to help.
A Brave Firefighter with an Agenda of His Own
Sam Miller is in the process of turning over a new leaf. Determined to atone for the follies of his past, he is a volunteer firefighter, an EMT, and a doctor-in-training. When local barn fires escalate, everyone suspects arson. And since the Miller family are among the victims, no one is more determined to see the perpetrators brought to justice than Sam.
A Kindled Flame Neither One Could Have Anticipated
When their paths first cross, at the site of a barn burning, the emotional intensity rivals the warmth of the flames. Soon, they must decide whether this fire is one they should feed or extinguish. And they'll discover that the truth can prove more dangerous than a blazing inferno.
